*Players picked at random as they popped into my head
**Nieminen-Kapanen-Petrell <- line seems to have it all!
***I missed a 101 players, yes.. but look at how deep we are at centre!!
****Considering it's only 6 years from now, theres too many current players ignored.. but still.. see * #1

Looking at that centre depth.. Jokinen, Ruutu, Koivu, N Kapanen, Hahl, Joensuu, Immonen, Korpikoski..
Jokinen's become the natural successor to Saku for the national captain.. and unless circumstances chance, I see him as the next Finland captain..
Timonen would make a good assistant to OJ, but then again, people will think it's a Kuopio mafia thing..

mattihp

09-02-2004, 12:39 PM

I'd like to think that Nokelainen will have surpassed the likes of J.Jokinen, Bergenheim and so on on the depth chart. I think Miettinen might be there too.

TK79

09-03-2004, 02:09 AM

Jesse Niinimäki could end up being a lot better offensively than Mikko Koivu. Also Valtteri Filppula has a lot more offensive flair than Mikko, who in my opinion would make an exceptional 3rd-line centre. Putting Petrell on that team is just brutal though.. Mine:

I'd like to think that Nokelainen will have surpassed the likes of J.Jokinen, Bergenheim and so on on the depth chart. I think Miettinen might be there too.

I agree with you there, but Korpikoski-Nokelainen could be better as a duo than apart..

Jesse Niinimäki could end up being a lot better offensively than Mikko Koivu. Also Valtteri Filppula has a lot more offensive flair than Mikko, who in my opinion would make an exceptional 3rd-line centre. Putting Petrell on that team is just brutal though.. Mine:

I agree about Petrell in principle, however he could be the "next" Jarkko Ruutu, or whatever, and as such be an important 4th liner..
At least the goalies are easy =)

And yes, Sweden would have a mountain to climb against this team of 2010..

Robertsson 4-ever

09-03-2004, 09:26 AM

I think we could take Sweden with this team..

We'll just have to wait 6 years to see! It could be a battle to remember. I have faith in our team, and just like ours, your team look really pysichal.

Sampe

09-03-2004, 05:52 PM

Jesse Niinimäki could end up being a lot better offensively than Mikko Koivu. Also Valtteri Filppula has a lot more offensive flair than Mikko, who in my opinion would make an exceptional 3rd-line centre.

Having only seen Filppula at the last two WJCs, I'm assuming he can then deke four Czechs out of their equipment as Mikko Koivu only managed three in a row.

GKJ

09-03-2004, 08:04 PM

No love for Masi Marjamaki? :dunno: ;)

mattihp

09-04-2004, 04:14 AM

No love for Masi Marjamaki? :dunno: ;)
He could be an extra, but wait until Korkki finds this thread :D he'll be on the first line ;)

Panopticon

09-06-2004, 09:15 AM

As always, I like to see Laakso appreciated.

f1nn

09-09-2004, 04:12 PM

Why do you have Kimmo Timonen as a extra D?

Raimo Sillanpää

09-09-2004, 11:54 PM

Why do you have Kimmo Timonen as a extra D?

It only occurred to me after I'd typed it all out that Timonen woudnt be that old then.. but I took the easy way out and put him in on the bench :D

But also, other countries dmen play long careers to near 40 years old and are still at the top of their game, Finnish defenders too often seem to slip badly (Lumme, Laukkanen..)

But I'd be thrilled if Timonen would have a Chelios like career where he still rules at almost 40.